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SH08 YBP

2008 Seat Ibiza

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,660 mi
Last recorded120,660 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH08 YBP
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 120,660 miles

vehicle has a slight engine oil leak

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Fail 6 Mar 2023 120,660 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

vehicle has a slight engine oil leak

vehicle has corrosion underneath

Pass 15 Jan 2022 112,419 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2022 112,419 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) drumstick (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) drumstick and track end (2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 97,428 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 87,701 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Park brake slightly low effort

Fail 24 Jun 2019 87,700 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Park brake slightly low effort

Pass 27 Jun 2018 79,803 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 70,241 miles

Offside Rear Axle bush perished

Fail 3 Jul 2017 70,241 miles

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Axle bush perished

Pass 9 May 2016 57,864 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 57,743 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2015 48,065 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2014 37,447 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 25,319 miles

offside rear tyre perished on tread area

Pass 8 May 2012 18,079 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 12,840 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?

Based on 3,964,856 MOT tests across 342,511 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,230
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
342,511
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 119,614
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,702
Stop lamp not working 50,601
position lamp(s) not working 45,153
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 43,548
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SH08 YBP is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2008 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 67,484 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Ibiza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 119,614 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SH08 YBP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 18 years old, this Seat Ibiza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SH08 YBP registered?

SH08 YBP is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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